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Research in conjunction with Pensions Management shows one in eight providers do over a quarter of their SIPP business directly with consumers, raising the possibility of a rise in non-advised pensions investment decisions.

James Hay propositions and e-commerce manager Chris Smeaton says concerns remain that people are investing into Sipps inappropriately.

He says: “Since A-Day, the rise in commoditised Sipps has lead to the proliferation of ‘Diet Sipps’ – Sipps with low charges offering limited functionality.”

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